Flier for spinning machines



July 28, 1925. 1,547,813

.-H.C.HERRETAL FLIER FUR SPINNING HACRINES\ I Filed July 23, 2 Sheetrs-Sheefl 1 July 28, 1925. 1,547,813

H. c; HERR ET AL I FLIER F R SiINNING MACHINES v 7 Filed July 23, 1923 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented July 28, 1925.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

HENRY c. HERE AND mnvnyn mum, on BUFFALO, NEW You]: AssIcNons T0 HERB MANUFACTURING CO. INC., OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK, A CORPORATION OF NEW 7 Yonx.

rLIEn 'ron SPINNING MACHINES.

Application filed July 28, 1923. Serial No. 658,082.

Its principal object is to provide a smooth runnlng flier having a perfect bearing by which uniformity of tension and twist are obtained under all working conditions.

- Another object of the invention isto provide a flier of this character which does notrequire the use of separate fastenings for' retaining it on the spindle and which is' readily applicable to allmakes-of spindles.

A further object is to provide a strong and durable flier in whichthe flier-block and its hearing are a self-contained unit capable of ready application and removal to and from the spindle. 5

A still further object of the invention is to provide simple and-novel means for easily an quickly effecting the insertion and removal of the flier wires.

In the accompanying drawings:

Figure 1 is a fragmentary front View of a spinning machine showing our improved flier applled thereto. -Figure 2 is a trans verse vertical section on line 22, Fig. 1. Figure 3 is an enlarged front view of the flier in position on the spindle. Figure 4 is a top plan view thereof. Figure 5 is any enlarged vertical longitudinal section on line 55, Fig. 4. Figure 6 is an enlarged top plan view of the flier base and associated arts. Figure 7 is a cross section on line 7, Fig. 6. Figure 8 is a separated perspective view of the various parts formingt e flier block. Figure 9 is a separated perspective view of the flier-base and locking ring.v Figure 10-is a perspective view of one of the flier wires. Figure 11 is a top plan view of a flier showing a double-wire arrangement.

Similar characters of reference. indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

The invention is shown in connection with a spinning machine of any well known construction, and as illustrated particularly in Figs. 1 and 2, the same comprlses a frame 10 upon which is mounted a series of upright spmdles 11 for receiving the usual bobbins 12, the spindles being drivenby a belt 13.

The thread from each bobbin'extends upwardly through guide-eyes 14, 15 and thence to a take-up spool 16 resting by ravity upon a horizontal driving pulley 1 Mounted on each spindle is the improved flier, designated generally by the numeral 18.

In its general organization, this flierconsists of a hearing or flier-block which is revolubly mounted upon an anchoring sleeve or journal .applied to the spindle, and

a base plate or spider to which the flier wiresare detachably connected, all parts of the de-. vice forming a self-contained unit preferabl constructed of metal. The flier block is, y reference, in the form of a substantially ollow bearing consisting of a cupshaped base-section 20 and an opposing 'similarl shaped top section 21 suitably fastene together, as by a lap or interlocking joint, shown at 22. Said sections are provided with alining central openings 23, 24, and surrounding these openings are inwardly-facing rims or thrust-collars 25, 26, whose opposing ends terminate short of each other to provide an intervening annular space or channel 27. These sect1o ns may be stamped from sheet metal and thou ointed'ends form an external head or shoulder 28 between the top and bottom of the flier block.

Loosely fitted within the openings 23, 24 of the flier-block is the anchoring sleeve or journal which preferably consists of a vertically-split band 29 of spring steel provided between its ends and on opposite sides thereof with external bosses or projectlons 30 forming thrust-bearings which are arranged between the thrust collars 25, 26 and permit a limitedmovement of the flier block lengthwise of its journal. The split band also constitutes the means by whlch the flier is anchored or frictionally held on the tapered end of the'spindle 11, thus dispensing with separate fastenings for this purpose. The diameter of the openings 23, 24 is somewhat larger than the external diameter of the journal 29 in order to allow for the expan-- sion of the latter as it is applied to the spindle and at the same time permit perfect freedom of movement ofthe flier block both laterally and longitudinally relative to said journal. Y

The base plate or spider to which the filer wires or arms 31 are detachably connected is designated by the numeral 32. This base plate is provided with a central opening 33 which fits tightly over the lower block-section 20 below the bead 28. In its upper-side and at opposite ends thereof, the base plate is provided with wire-retaining loops or eyes 34which may be -formed by slitting sald late and punching the resulting portions etween the slits upwardly, as shown in Figs. 7 and 9. The outer end of each flier wlre is provided with the usual thread-engaging eye 35, while-its inner end has a laterally ofiset or bent portion 36 arranged to he flatwise on the base-plate between the .flier blockand the opposing end of the respective -retaining loop 34. .For the purpose of securely and reliably holding the flier wire in this position, a locking-device, preferably in the form ofa. rotatable ring or washer 37, is provided which is interposed between the base plate and the external bead 28 of the flierblock. This locking ring may be carried directly by the base plate and held thereon by a retaining rim 38, as shown in Fig 5. A At its diametrically opposite sides, sa d r ng is-provided, with vertically oflfset pro ecting flanges 39whic'h overlap the bent-portions 36 of the flier-wires, said bent portons being confined between the vertical webs 40 of said flanges and the -opposing ends of thewires are then-threaded through the corresponding retaining loops, 'so as to extend away fromthe companion locking flanges 39. The ring is now turned in the proper direction to slmultaneously bring its 'lockmg' flan es over the bent portions of the wires 31, y which action,-the 'bent -ends of the wires are sprung from the full-line to the dotted-line position shown in Fig. 6, by the advancing edges of the flange-webs, thereby tightly locking the wires in osition. To remove the wires, the locking rlng is turned back to its initial position to withdraw its flanges from engagement with the bent portions of the wires, which can then be readily detached from the base plate.

In Fig. 11 is shown the'customa-ry doublewire type of flier and the manner in which the several wires are locked in position through the medium of the locking ring 37.

This improved flier, while light in weight, is strong and durable in construction, it is readily applicable to'all makes of spindles and requires no separate fastenings for holdshown in the drawings, and that various changes 1n the construction and arrangement thereof may be made within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

By constructing the journal 29 in the form of an expansive band, the flier is equally applicable to either the taper or straight type 'of spindle and itsattachment thereto may be made at any point between the top of the spindle and the bobbin-head.

We claim as our inventionl' 1. A flier for spinning machines and the like, comprising a bearing-block for the flier-wires, and a journal for said. block adapted for attachment 'to, a bobbin-spindle. 2. A flier for spinning machines and the llke comprising a journal adapted for attachment to a bobbin-spindle, and a flierblock mounted .on said journal, said flierblock being laterally and longitudinally movable relatively to said journal.

3. A flier-block for a bobbin-spindle, including a self-contained journal adapted to be' detachably mounted on said spindle.

4. A flier-block for a bobbin-spindle, including an expansive journal member adapted to grip the spindle.

5.- A flier-block for a bobbin-spindle, includin a journal adapted for attachment to sai spindle, said, journal being constructed in the form of a split-sleeve.

' 6. A flier-block fora bobbin-spindle, in

cludilig a journal having a thrust-bearing and adapted to be detachably mounted'on said spindle.

'7, A flier. for spinning machines and the like, comprising a journal adapted for attachment to a bobbin-spindle, a flier-block loosely mounted on said journal, and means on said journal for limiting the endwise movement of the flier-block thereon.

8. A flier for spinning machines and the like, comprising a journal constructed in the form of a spilt-sleeve and adapted for attachment to a bobbin-spindle, a flier-block mounted on said journal, and means on said journal for limiting the endwise movement of the flier-block thereon.

9. A flier for spinning machines and the like, comprising a journal having a thrustbearing and adapted for attachment to a bobbin-spindle, and a flier-block mounted on said ournal and provided with thrust collars arranged on opposite sides of saidthrust-bearing.

' thrust-bearing. g

havin' Aflier for spinning machinesand the like, comprising a ournal constructed in the form of a split sleeve and'ada ted for,

attachment to a bobbin spindle, said sleeve being provided said journal and provided with oppositelyfacing, thrust collars arranged for engagement' with said journal bosses.

'l 11. A flier for spinning machines and the I1ke, comprlslng' a journal havlng a thrust bearing and adapted for attachment to a bobbin-spindle, and a flier block mounted on said journal and consisting of upper and lower bearing-sections having oppositely facing collars arranged to engage said 12. A flier coi'nprising a hollow bearingblock havmg a central opening, and a ournal-sleeve for sald bearing block ar- 1 ranged in'said opening, said bearing-block having a limited en said journal sleeve.

13. A flier compnsing a body' having a is'e movement on wire-attaching base, 'and means for detachably connecting the flier-wires 'to said base.

14. A flier comprising a bearing block,

a plurality of individual flier-wires mounted on said block, and unitary means for detachably securing the several flier-Wires to said block. i

'15. A flier v caimprising a bearing-block a wlre-supporting member, a flierwire ounted on said supporting member,

' and a rotatable locking device arranged to;

engage the inner portion of saidwire for retaining the same in position.

16. A fliercomprising a bearing block,

a wire-supporting base carried thereb a flier-wire mounted on 'sa1d'base, a loc ing member movably'mounted' on said supporting base and arranged to interlock with the said sup-' porting base havingholding means engaginner portion of said flier-wire,

between its ends with ex-' ternal bosses, and'a flier-block mounted on,

ranged -wire being clamped between 19. A flier wire having a wire-holding flier wire mounted'on the'flier and havmg'its ing the flier wire beyond said locking member. 17. A flier comprising "a bearing-block, a wire-supporting base carried thcreby,'a flierwire mounted onsaid base, the latter l1aving a retaining loop through which the flier-wire passes, and a rotatable locking-ring .ar

substantially centrally of said supporting base, the inner portion of said flierthe locking {ing andv the opposing end of said retainingoo I 1%. A flier comprising a bearing-block, a

wire-supporting base carried thereby, a

flier-wire mounted onsaid base and having a bent inner end, s'ald base having a reta1ning loop through which the flier-wire passes, a

and a rotatable locking ring arranged sub ends, and means for deflecting the free inner portion of said wire laterally to retain it 1n ,said holding means. f

21. The combination with a flier-and a device mounted thereon, of a inner portion arranged at an obtuse angle to the body of the wire'and'resting flatwise on said flier for engagement with said holding means.

HARVEY E? HERR.

70. the angularly disposed base,

"HENRY :HERR." 

